Julian Serrano
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV USA
"If you don't follow your path, it's tough to be successful."
Career Roadmap
Julian's work combines: Food, Travel, and Accomplishing Goals
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Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Les Roches Marbella International School of Hotel Management, Marbella, Spain
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
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Didn't originally plan to be a chef.
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He knew he wanted to travel, and he needed a skill that would make him money in any country.
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Went to culinary school at age 16.
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Was able to travel all across Europe, work for some of the best restaurants in France and Spain.
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Has won two James Beard awards, often considered one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary field.
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His restaurant, Picasso, in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been awarded two Michelin stars.
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Says it's important to listen to advice and criticism, but it's more important to follow your own path.